Saturday, November 4, 2023

FCA issues guidance for crypto marketing - Investment Week

The Financial Conduct Authority has released guidance for crypto firms to support them complying with the newly introduced marketing rules.

source https://www.investmentweek.co.uk/news/4141771/fca-issues-guidance-crypto-marketing

Friday, November 3, 2023

'Sam Bankman-Fraud': Fallen crypto king found guilty on all counts - YouTube

After a month-long trial, the jury deliberated for just 4.5 hours before convicting FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on charges of fraud and ...

source https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RDQ1dGw5xuI

Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all counts at fraud trial over crypto exchange FTX

Bankman-Fried was charged with seven counts of wire fraud, securities fraud and money laundering after his crypto exchange, FTX, and hedge fund, ...

source https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/sam-bankman-fried-verdict-ftx-trial-rcna123158

MicroStrategy Bought 155 Bitcoins in October for $5.3M - Unchained Crypto

The software firm now has a total of 158,400 bitcoin purchased for $4.69 billion. Michael Saylor, CEO and founder of Microstrategy.

source https://unchainedcrypto.com/microstrategy-bought-155-bitcoins-in-october-for-5-3m/

No evidence for a 'close advantage' effect in virtual reality | JOV | ARVO Journals

To assess this, a virtual reality headset was used to display stimuli with multiple sources of depth information. In the first experiment ...

source https://jov.arvojournals.org/article.aspx?articleid=2792485

Wednesday, November 1, 2023

SEC's Gary Gensler advises crypto industry in Bitcoin whitepaper anniversary post

Any crypto companies that are tricking investors should start treating them to compliance with the securities laws. — Gary Gensler (@GaryGensler) ...

source https://crypto.news/secs-gary-gensler-advises-crypto-industry-in-bitcoin-whitepaper-anniversary-post/

Rock Paper Reality Partners with Chronic Cellars to Bring First-of-Its-Kind Personalized AR ...

... augmented reality. Typical use cases might include: a virtual sales assistant, brand ambassador, educator, or a virtual tour guide. They could ...

source https://wineindustryadvisor.com/2023/10/31/rock-paper-reality-partners-with-chronic-cellars

Tuesday, October 31, 2023

Fluid Reality introduces its untethered, high-res haptic VR gloves - New Atlas

Fluid Reality is offering a cheaper, more lightweight haptic VR glove that doesn't need to be tethered to bulky backpacks or multitudes of tubing.

source https://newatlas.com/vr/fluid-reality-introduces-its-untethered-high-res-haptic-vr-gloves/

[Herald Review] Up-close experience with aespa makes VR concert worth it

The Korea Herald got to experience girl group aespa's first virtual reality concert firsthand, which was a rare and unforgettable moment. The event ...

source https://m.koreaherald.com/amp/view.php?ud=20231031000459

Plunge students into experiential learning with immersive rooms - Times Higher Education (THE)

Immersive tech in teaching and learning: first steps… bookmark plus. Virtual and augmented reality can provide powerful experiences for university ...

source https://www.timeshighereducation.com/campus/plunge-students-experiential-learning-immersive-rooms

Monday, October 30, 2023

Crypto Markets: These Altcoins Gained $35B in October, What Opportunities Lie Ahead?

Crypto Market Insights: The total cryptocurrency market valuation, excluding BTC and ETH, has crossed $355 billion for the first time since July. The ...

source https://www.fxempire.com/forecasts/article/crypto-markets-altcoins-gained-35b-in-october-opportunities-1384689

Winning the Anti-monopoly Game - Washington Monthly

... virtual reality firm Within and Microsoft's acquisition of the video ... In 1964, the historian Richard Hofstadter famously observed that “the antitrust ...

source https://washingtonmonthly.com/2023/10/29/winning-the-anti-monopoly-game/

Sunday, October 29, 2023

Crypto Mom bemoans SEC scorched earth approach to LBRY crypto token

Are investors better off now? · The SEC's hardline approach · Securities laws not clear · A scorched earth approach · Jailed for using crypto instead of ...

source https://cryptodaily.co.uk/2023/10/crypto-mom-bemoans-sec-scorched-earth-approach-to-lbry-crypto-token